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How and Why to Conduct a DEI Audit in Construction

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From Construction Dive: There’s a saying when it comes to making hit movies in Hollywood: No one knows anything.  While Tinseltown is pretty far afield from construction, attorneys in the building space are now borrowing that underlying sentiment when approaching diversity, equity and inclusion.  “I’ve got to be honest with you,” said Jason Tremblay, a […]

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Tom Finan

Missouri ethics panel dismisses complaint involving Republican state senator

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An ethics complaint alleging a GOP state senator from Grain Valley was using his church as a political action committee has been formally dismissed.  The Missouri Ethics Commission determined the allegations against New Covenant Ministries and state Sen. Joe Nicola were unfounded, dismissing them at a meeting earlier this month.  Brad Ketcher, a Democrat attorney […]
Jason Hancock

IMPACT Strategies Completes Construction of New Clement Supercenter Dealership

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IMPACT Strategies, Inc. has completed construction on the new Clement Pre-Owned Supercenter Dealership in St. Charles, Missouri at 3621 Veterans Memorial Parkway off Interstate 70 between the Zumbehl and Cave Springs exits. With a carefully planned phased execution, Clement was able to stay operational at this location throughout the project. As the Construction Manager, IMPACT […]

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Dede Hance

Missouri refugee service providers adjust financial strategies amid federal funding uncertainty

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Nonprofit organizations that provide refugee services in Missouri are pivoting to diversified financial strategies to reduce their dependency on government funding. These organizations are now focusing more on expanding community-based crowdfunding and scaling up revenue-generating programs to address anticipated financial gaps and ensure continued support for refugees. City of Refuge, a Columbia-based nonprofit that provides services […]
Saurav Rahman

Edwardsville District #7 School Board Votes Against Changes to High School Track

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EDWARDSVILLE - During their regular meeting on July 28, 2025, the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education unanimously voted down proposed fixes to the Edwardsville High School track. Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton explained that the original project, which was approved by the Board earlier this year, did not address findings related to construction or design. The contractor has since recommended two design/construction changes to the track. The first change is the addition of a 4-inch conduit and two 2.5-inch conduits for timing equipment and potential later additions, valued at $40,000. The second change is a 4-foot perimeter concrete walk on the exterior of the track, valued at $63,000. “We did not include design or construction contingencies in this project,” Shelton said. “We didn’t know there needed to be. But at the same time, we have for all the other projects, so that’s probably something that we should have

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Day Fresh Tour

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis explains the life of an Anheuser-Busch beer from seed to glass. Along the way, you’ll visit the Clydesdales Paddock […]

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Rachel Huffman

Win Four VIP Tickets to See Puddle of Mudd at the Alton Amphitheater

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ALTON - You can enter for the chance to win four VIP tickets to the upcoming Puddle of Mudd concert at the Alton Amphitheater. On Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, enjoy music from the chart-topping rock band on the Alton Riverfront. Puddle of Mudd is known for post-grunge hits like “Blurry,” “She Hates Me” and “Psycho,” and frontman Wes Scantlin promises more “deep cuts” from previous albums at the Alton show. Enter using the form below for the chance to win four VIP tickets. “A Saturday evening on the Alton Riverfront with another multi-platinum-selling band like Puddle of Mudd will be a great night for Alton and the region,” said Dan Herkert, Alton Amphitheater Commission Chair. “It has been a few years since we’ve had an alternative rock and roll show at the Alton Amphitheater, and we’re thrilled to bring this genre back to our riverfront.” Puddle of Mudd was signed by Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst

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